Legal Director, X Payments

xAI

Palo Alto, CA, United States
Base: $225,000 - $285,000 usd; bonus/equity: equit...
On-site
8+ years payments law experience
Federal and state payments regulation knowledge
Bsa/aml and consumer protection laws expertise
xAI is seeking a Legal Director for its Payments division, looking for an experienced attorney with a strong background in payments law and regulatory compliance. The role involves managing the legal aspects of launching new payment services globally, requiring excellent collaboration with various teams

Job Summary

  • xAI is seeking a Legal Director to manage regulatory, product, and commercial aspects of launching new payments services globally.
  • The role requires significant cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, policy, and operations teams to shape the future of payments products.
  • Total rewards include base salary, equity, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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xAI is seeking a Legal Director for its Payments division, looking for an experienced attorney with a strong background in payments law and regulatory compliance. The role involves managing the legal aspects of launching new payment services globally, requiring excellent collaboration with various teams.

Salary

Base: $225,000 - $285,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity included in total rewards package; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, and life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years payments law experience
  • Federal and state payments regulation knowledge
  • BSA/AML and consumer protection laws expertise
  • Drafting and negotiating payment agreements
  • Cross-functional collaboration with product teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience advising on technology product platforms
  • Ability to distil technical concepts for legal colleagues
  • Proven problem-solving in fast-paced environments
  • Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from accredited law school
  • Admission to bar in at least one US state
  • 8+ years practicing law in payments or fintech
  • Knowledge of CFPB, OCC, and FinCEN regulations

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